Beginner classes are geared towards children with little to no experience. We focus on basics of: blocks, strikes, punches, kicks, stances, foot maneuvers, basic finger techniques, as well as, Kenpo sets and forms. These skills are designed to begin a solid foundation for students as they move onto advanced training in higher levels. Additionally children will improve their self-confidence by doing drills designed to help increase focus, power, speed and overall abilities. We will also learn sparring tactics and strategies while continuously reinforcing that Karate is used for self-defense only.

Advanced classes are geared towards children with more martial arts experience or for students graduating to blue belt. We will continue to study the basics in-depth, while putting more attention on sophisticated self-defense techniques. Students at this level will be introduced to training in weapons defense, and sparring tactics and combinations. This stage of study emphasizes self-defense combinations, drills, sets, forms, and the offensive side of Kenpo.

The adult classes are designed for students from beginner to advanced level martial arts. Beginner adults will learn basic skills, while intermediate and advanced students will begin to work on more sophisticated techniques. All students will learn techniques in self-defense and weapons training. Adults will do drills designed to increase accuracy, power, speed, balance, focus, and confidence. Our primary focus is on the striking aspects of Kenpo, while learning how to defend yourself against the average attacker to the more sophisticated fighter.

The more advanced student will learn sparring techniques, strategies, and combinations, while utilizing offensive and defensive grafting skills. At this point in training the student will begin to learn the more refined sets and forms of Kenpo such as blocking, kicking, finger techniques, coordination, stances, striking and punching combinations, and weapons. More in-depth self-defense techniques against weapons or multiple attackers will continue to be taught.

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